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NC State Career Record Watch Before Sun Bowl
We are less than a week away from NC State’s matchup against Arizona State in the Sun Bowl. Here is a look at who has a shot at moving up in the NC State career record books.
(Via NC State’s Game Notes)
- I think it’s completely possible that Jaylen Samuels picks up 5 receptions in the Sun Bowl, which would tie him with Jerricho Cotchery for the all-time record. He’s averaging 5.7 receptions per game this season. Here’s to JaySam picking up 6.
- Samuels is also 1 touchdown reception away from tying Jarvis Williams for third place in career touchdown receptions, and only 2 away from tying Jerricho Cotchery in 2nd place.
- It’s highly likely that Kelvin Harmon picks up his 8th 100-yard game of his career, tying him with Eddie Goines for 4th place. Harmon is only a sophomore.
- AJ Cole could boot a punt or two far enough to move his career punt average up .04, tying him with Kelly Hollodick in 2nd place.
- If Nyheim Hines can get loose on a kickoff return, he will do enough to move his career average up .02, tying him with Anthony Barbour in 8th place all-time.
247’s Brad Crawford released his Post-Spring 2024 Preseason College Football Top-25 recently, and NC State moved up 1 spot to #20.
ACC Teams in the Top-25
11. FSU
14. Miami
16. Clemson
20. NC State
24. Virginia Tech
25. Louisville
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NC State Ranks 8th in Players Selected in the NFL Draft in the ACC in the Last 10 Years
The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, and NC State had two players drafted: Linebacker Payton Wilson in the 3rd round, and Center Dylan McMahon in the 6th round.
Over the past 10 years, NC State has produced 25 NFL Draft picks, and 3 1st round picks. The 25 Draft Picks ranks 8th in the ACC, and the 3 1st Round picks is tied for 7th.
NC State produced 18 NFL Draft Picks in the first 5 Draft’s of Dave Doeren’s tenure. Only 8 Wolfpack players have been selected in the past 5 NFL Drafts.
Players selected in the NFL Draft under Dave Doeren:
2024
Payton Wilson, LB – Pittsburgh – 3rd – 98th
Dylan McMahon, C – Philadelphia – 6th – 190th
NC State Cornerback Shyheim Battle has received an invitation from the New York Jets to participate in their Rookie Mini Camp.
NC State’s Shyheim Battle has been invited to rookie mini camp with the Jets with the opportunity to earn a priority free agent contract. #ncstate #NFLDraft #wpn
— Pat Welter WRAL (@PatrickWelter) April 28, 2024
Battle had 1 year of eligibility remaining, but declared for the NFL Draft on January 3rd.
He finished this past year as the most experienced player on the Wolfpack’s defense, starting in 41 of the 51 games he has played in dating back to 2019. In a rarity in this day-and-age, Battle was a 4-year starter at the Cornerback position for NC State. He graduated with a degree in Communications.
In his final season in Red and White, Battle had 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery. His PFF Grade of 70.6 was the 7th best on the Wolfpack defense.
